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Everyone knows the month of August is back to school, but for me, these freezer friendly whole grain waffles are also back to childhood.
Last week it was these homemade blueberry Nutri Grain bars and this week it’s freezer friendly waffles! It might be kind of odd, but I’m loving these childhoods eats, especially with everything that’s been happening in life, it’s nice to be going back to comfort foods from when I was a kid!
Growing up Eggo Waffles and Einsteins Bagels were pretty much breakfast staples…meaning my mom never ran out…hey, she needed to be able to sustain life for my brothers! Fortunately, I could get beyond waffles and bagels, with good old toast and eggs + bowls of cereal or just fresh fruit, but the boys…not so much. However, even today I’ll sometimes catch myself missing that buttery deliciousness of a good ole freezer waffle. I know, I know, like what?! But guys, come on…those waffles were kind of good. Granted, a lot of things are good when LOADED up with butter, but I do remember loving them. This is scary to admit, but my brothers probably still eat them…often.
All that said, I can’t even begin to remember how long it’s been since I had a waffle from the freezer, so my memory might be a little off.
Nevertheless, I am so happy to be bringing a much healthier, and much, much more delicious, breakfast option to the table today.
Homemade freezer friendly waffles…with whole grains, plus my favorite Almond Breeze Almondmilk. Yes, REAL food…Yeah!
The waffles are made up of the simplest ingredients. Whole wheat flour, oats, almondmilk, eggs, a little vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon.
Simple.
Then just cook them up in a waffle iron (any shape or size works, but I love this square waffle iron). If you can’t eat the waffles right then, simply let them cool, freeze, and when ready to eat just pop them into the toaster (this is my favorite toaster, so cute). These are such a delicious option for busy mornings.
You can top these waffles however you please, but for quick mornings I love smearing them with a little butter, topping generously with fresh fruit, and drizzling with maple syrup.
These certainly are not the Eggo waffles I grew up with, but that’s A-OK because these are a giant upgrade –> hello to soft, fluffy whole grain waffles that will keep us (meaning your kids, husband, wife, boyfriends or whomever) full until lunch.
Love this!
Alright and lastly, I have something super fun to finish this post off with!
It’s giveaway time! Over the past few years I’ve partnered with Almond Breeze to bring you not only this post, but many, many others as well (see here for past posts).
Every year around this time we do a fun reader survey and giveaway! These surveys really help us to find out more of what it is that you guys, my awesome readers, want to see more of, and hear more about! Each reader who takes this super-quick survey (should take around 2 minutes) and then comes back and leaves a comment on this post will be entered for the chance to win one (1) $100 VISA gift card. Here are the giveaway details…
–> head over here and complete this quick survey.
–> then come back to this post and leave a comment telling me your favorite childhood recipe. I’m so curious to know what you guys loved as a kid!
–> I will pick a winner and shoot that person an email.
–> the survey/giveaway is open for ONE week, and only to those residing in the US (sorry everyone else!).
Ready? Set? Go…
Freezer Friendly Whole Grain Waffles
Servings: 8 8 waffles
Calories Per Serving: 385 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- fresh fruit, maple syrup, and whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Almondmilk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, honey, and vanilla. Add the flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and stir until just combined. It's OK if the batter is a little lumpy. Allow the batter to sit 5-10 minutes.2. Preheat your waffle iron.3. Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron's directions. Serve topped with fresh fruit and maple.4. TO FREEZE: Cool the waffles completely on wire racks. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the waffles in one even layer. Place another sheet of parchment over the waffles, then arrange another layer of waffles over top (see photo). Freeze 2 hours and then transfer the waffles to a freezer safe bag. To cook, add the waffles to a toaster and toast until warmed through and crisp.
Then make waffles…for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk, thank you for supporting the brands that keep Half Baked Harvest cooking!
This post was originally published on August 15, 2017
My favorite childhood recipe is my mom’s lasagna! I thought it looked so gross sitting on the table when I was little. My dad suggested that I shouldn’t complain about food that I’ve never even tried. I took a bite and have loved it ever since. I don’t think this recipe has any secret Italian twist to it — it’s just the flavor combinations that I grew up with that I don’t think compare to anyone else’s.
Mom always makes it the best!! Sounds like a great childhood favorite!
My mom used to make turkey-tortilla casserole and it is my favorite comfort food. It is literally just flour tortillas, plain tomato sauce from can, shredded Tillamook cheddar cheese and shredded turkey. It’s super basic, but it’s my favorite!
Sounds like an amazing comfort food! Thanks Hillary!
My favorite dessert was warm coconut pudding with melted chocolate chips swirled thru it.
YUM! That sounds like an amazing dessert!
My favorite recipe as a kid was my grandma’s “fun sandwich” she would make a grilled cheese with an over easy egg in the middle so when you sliced through the runny yolk would “surprise” you. lol Not really ground breaking but it was fun memories with her <3
I bet that way so yummy! Food that brings memories is always the best, even if it isn’t too out there!
The last few days I have been getting your updates on bloglovin’ instead of getting them from you.
Hi Charlotte! So sorry for the trouble. We had some email trouble last week, but it is all fixed now. Please let me know if you are still having trouble and I will take care of it for you! Again, so sorry for any inconvenience.
I used to love making blueberry compote with homemade buttermilk pancakes. Or crepes stuffed with fresh fruit and chocolate chips!!
Wow that sounds so good! Thanks Stephanie!
My mother used to make me cinnamon sugar toast all the time. I loved it and constantly asked for it! Now I make it for my child although she would much rather eat toast with nutella on it. 🙂
Ooo this sounds a lot like my little sister Asher! She LOVES cinnamon sugar toast and toast with nutella on it!
Oh my! That toaster *insert emoji with heart eyes*
Thank you!!
My favorite childhood meal was steamed artichokes with buttery noodles! Ultimate comfort food for me.
YUM YUM YUM! Love the sound of that!
These look great! I was really into making and freezing waffles for a while, but then switched to making and freezing pancakes. I should switch back to waffles now 🙂 I filled out your survey too.
Waffles are just the bomb! haha! Thank you for taking the survey Barbara!
We call it “Avery’s favorite chicken” and it came from some mid-90s baby food cookbook. It’s a jar of apricot preserves, a jar of Major Grey’s chutney, a big spoonful of mayonnaise, some Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice, mixed up and spread over chicken. It sounds DISGUSTING but it actually kind of works.
Haha definitely sounds different, but I’d give it a try! Thanks Avery!
I always loved when my mom made Mexican Lasagna! My love of this recipe must translate into my cooking because my husband’s favorite dish that I make is your Mexican Lasagna Roll-Ups! I’m actually even making them tonight per his request!!
That is awesome! I am so glad you two love that recipe Kacie!
I loved my grandmas caramel corn. I have replicated the recipe to the best of my abilities…but still something missing. Completed survey
That sounds so yummy! & Thanks so much!
Sloppy Joes!
Always a great one!
My favorite childhood recipe = my mom’s specular homemade spinach quiche. The aroma, flavors, textures… it was a signature dish served for special occasions/holidays/family get-togethers, and definitely was my favorite childhood recipe.
Awh sounds amazing Liz. I love when recipes are shared and loved by my whole family.. its like a comfort meal for sure!